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https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q4/502

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q4/502: CVE-2026-90627: Apache OpenOffice: Local file inclusion via SQL provider and flat file database references

Q: Which deployments are affected?

Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 are affected. Version 4.1.17 fixes the issue.

Q: What must an attacker provide to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs to provide a crafted document that uses the SQL provider and flat file database references. Opening or processing that document can allow local file contents to be read without a user prompt.

Q: Are users prompted before local files are read?

No. The issue allows the crafted document to read contents of local files without asking the user.

Q: What is the recommended remediation?

Upgrade Apache OpenOffice to version 4.1.17.

Published Nov 3, 2026

Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component

Apache OpenOffice<=4.1.16

Frequently Asked Questions

Which deployments are affected?

Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 are affected. Version 4.1.17 fixes the issue.

What must an attacker provide to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs to provide a crafted document that uses the SQL provider and flat file database references. Opening or processing that document can allow local file contents to be read without a user prompt.

Are users prompted before local files are read?

No. The issue allows the crafted document to read contents of local files without asking the user.

What is the recommended remediation?

Upgrade Apache OpenOffice to version 4.1.17.

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